I'm a big Halo fan and this series is one reason I mainly stick to Xbox. Ofc there are other games that keep me on MS train but Halo has always been the game that kept me on board. That said, removing split screen is a mistake imo. But is it enough doom the game? No in my opinion. Playing Halo coop was really fun and I hope it does make a return in the next installment but for what Halo 5 is going to offer I'm sorry but if one game deserves to be praised for its content it's this one.
I understand op's question though. Halo has always been under strong criticism may it be graphics, not developed by Bungie anymore, Master Chief not the main protagonist etc etc... what history told me is that Halo Reach was an excellent game even though MC wasn't in the game at all. Halo 4 was an excellent game even though it wasn't made by Bungie... Halo 5 will be an excellent game imo...
I think 343i will listen to fans (the ones that actually support Halo) and they will bring splitscreen back for Halo 6.
